Nature

The first ticking ‘nuclear clocks’ are here — what can they do?

Two teams of physicists have made the world’s first nuclear clocks. These radical new devices use fluctuations in the energy ...
Hackaday

Building A Ceiling-Based Crane Robot To Keep A Room Clean

One of the joys you get to experience whether as a proud parent or pet owner is that a lot of things get left around ...

Chicago’s public clocks are the physical heartbeat of the city

From the Wrigley Building’s clock tower to the clocks at the old Marshall Fields (now Macy’s), public clocks shaped Chicago.
New Scientist

First working nuclear clock heralds a new era in timekeeping

A clock based on radioactive thorium atoms realises a long-held ambition, demonstrating a technology that could eventually beat the accuracy of today’s best atomic clocks ...
Science News

Clocks made from an atomic nucleus just ticked on for the first time

First dreamed up decades ago, the world's first nuclear clocks are set to improve quickly, becoming more precise and aiding the hunt for dark matter.
Windows Report

Microsoft Is Killing Collections in Edge

A new notice in Edge warns that Collections will be removed and urges users to export or move their data. After recently retiring the Sidebar app list, Microsoft is now preparing to retire the ...
Federal Register

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Stronger Connections Grant Program Annual Performance Report

This site displays a prototype of a “Web 2.0” version of the daily Federal Register. It is not an official legal edition of the Federal Register, and does not replace the official print version or the ...
Travel Weekly

Global Travel Collection will launch training program for new advisors

Ragan Stone, senior vice president of In the Know Experiences, on stage during Global Travel Collection's Arrive 2026. Photo Credit: Global Travel Collection AUSTIN, Texas -- Global Travel Collection, ...
Chicago Sun-Times

City launches grant program to help emerging theater companies

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Chalkbeat

NYC families can now apply for 2-K. Here’s what you need to know.

Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Applications opened Tuesday for ...
WBEZ

Housing program to give eligible Chicagoans up to $70,000 toward down payment

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing announced Monday a new program that gives eligible Chicagoans up to $70,000 in financial assistance to buy a new home. The HomeGrown ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Housing program to give eligible Chicagoans up to $70,000 toward down payment

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